Benefits of paying on time

Paying your education loans on time helps you build or keep an excellent credit record and can save you money.

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It's a great way to show you are a responsible borrower.

A Sallie Mae program that rewards you for paying on time

Stafford borrowers may be eligible to earn repayment incentives.

Can you send me reminders?

Sallie Mae has a variety of billing and notification options. See Making a payment for all the details.

Are there other ways to help pay down my student loans?

Yes, with Upromise Loan LinkSM. Student and parent borrowers who join Upromise® can link their Sallie Mae loan account to their Upromise account and use their Upromise rewards to help pay down their eligible Sallie Mae-serviced student loans.

Upromise members can turn everyday spending into savings for education by shopping with participating companies who will contribute a portion of their qualified spending into their Upromise account. Once borrowers become Upromise members, they can invite family and friends to join and contribute their rewards to the borrower’s Upromise account to increase savings. Enroll today at www.salliemae.com/
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Got a little extra?

One sure way to cut loan costs is to prepay the loan: Pay off some of the loan or the entire loan before payment is due. The reduced balance means you pay less interest over the life of the loan.


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